Foreign female refugees arriving in Indonesia hope that the country can be a more comfortable temporary dwelling place compared to their war-torn homeland. Sadly, the expectation is yet to be fulfilled as gender-based violence is still rampant. Moreover, the country’s weak legal system is ineffective in protecting the victims.
Author Archives: Joan Rumengan
Joan Rumengan is Jakarta based journalist and video presenter. She covers women's issues, human rights, and pop culture. She can be reached at aurelia.joan@gmail.com and Instagram @joanrumengan.